The Dakota-led organization leading the redesign of the area near St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis released renderings of the project on Monday.

Owámniyomni Okhódayapi says the restoration of the 8-acre area will improve wildlife habitats while honoring Dakota voices at a sacred site that was, over the years, decimated by settlers who built mills along the falls.

"By centering Dakota voices, we've developed a design that emphasizes interconnectedness – uplifting the intrinsic relationship between land, water and other relatives – while restoring habitat and creating a welcoming space that will benefit community for generations to come," said Shelley Buck, president of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi.

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The project connects several parcels of land along the falls and the upper lock by Ȟaȟa Wak

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